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#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Lasell College Admission Requirements

Newton, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Lasell College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for Lasell College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Lasell College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Lasell College is 85%.  It ranks #52 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Lasell College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,169 out of 2,550 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 36 percent on standardized admission tests. Lasell College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.12. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Lasell College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Aug 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lasell College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 4% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Lasell College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1325
Applicants Submitting SAT 
4%
SAT Scores for Lasell College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for Lasell College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 705
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1325
Average SAT Score 1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lasell College?

Lasell College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Lasell College score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1325.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Lasell College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1325 and Above Good >92%
1202 to 1325 Avg + 85%-92%
1080 to 1202 Avg - 75%-85%
958 to 1080 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 958 Low <61%
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Lasell College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Lasell College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Lasell College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lasell College?

Lasell College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Lasell College regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Lasell College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >92%
26 to 29 Avg + 85%-92%
24 to 26 Avg - 77%-85%
22 to 24 Reach 67%-77%
Less than 22 Low <67%
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Lasell College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.12
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Lasell College?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Lasell College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lasell College was 3.12 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #52 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.12 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Lasell College accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Lasell College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 11.9% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.5% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.8% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.9% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 18.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.6% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

76% of Lasell College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lasell College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 40%
Top 50% of class 76%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Lasell College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,634 916 2,550
Accepted 1,400 769 2,169
Acceptance Rate 86% 84% 85%
Enrolled 185 118 303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
143

Applicants have 143 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lasell College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lasell College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lasell College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lasell College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166391 IPEDS survey data for Lasell College.

FAQs

Does Lasell College prefer SAT or ACT?

4% of students submit their SAT scores to Lasell College. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Lasell College?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to Lasell College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Lasell College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1325. 4% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Lasell College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 29. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.